Thunderstorm warning cancelled

Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

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Cancellation Severe Thunderstorm Warning

For people in Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:24 pm Saturday, 3 March 2018.

Weather Situation: An active trough crosses the state this evening.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in Tasmania.

The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.

Hailstones of 2 to 3cm in diameter have been observed at Oyster Cove

The State Emergency Service advises that people should: 
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. 
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters. 
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500. 

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 216. 

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Severe weather warning

Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in parts of Western, Upper Derwent Valley and South East Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:30 pm Saturday, 3 March 2018.

Weather Situation: An active trough crosses the state this evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include New Norfolk, Bushy Park, Hobart, Geeveston, Dover and Huonville.

Short but intense rainfall may occur in thunderstorms.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should: 
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters. 
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. 
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. 
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. 
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500. 

The next warning is due to be issued by 9:30 pm.

If severe thunderstorms develop in Hobart and Surrounds, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 216. 

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Road weather warning

Bureau of Meteorology

Tasmania

Road Weather Alert for Tasmania
for the Upper Derwent Valley, Western, Central Plateau, Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts

Issued at 3:21 pm on Saturday 3 March 2018.

Reduced visibility in heavy rain will make road conditions dangerous during Saturday in parts of the Western, Central Plateau, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts.

For information on any road closures, please contact your local council or the Police.

The next alert will be issued by 11pm Saturday.

Wade's cricket finals tips

MY tip for the Southern Cricket Association First Grade qualifying final will be New Norfolk to defeat Wellington at Eady St today. Due to a wash out, they faced off only once in the 50-over format with the Red Caps getting the win. This was an important victory as it was where this final will be played. They have lost just the two matches during the roster and I’m tipping it to stay that way. I’m tipping a big innings by captain Jason Rigby and Seb Wishart to dominate with the ball.

In Second Grade in the first semi-final, Gretna has the home ground advantage and is in good form. In its last match against Richmond/Cambridge in round 12, Gretna got it done easily. Peter Jelkic will bat well with an innings-building cameo and Mathew Burns should have great figures with the ball.

In Fourth Grade, Bothwell has accounted for Bagdad in both matches this season and with this I’m going for the Bucks to win at Bothwell today. Opener Tyler White will make a very good score and Matthew Eyles should take wickets with his tricky spin bowling.

In Seventh Grade, New Norfolk III and Hobart have faced off with a win apiece and with this match at Tynwald Park, New Norfolk should take the chocolates. Aaron Drew to top-score with the bat while Brad Kemmler to snare a bag of wickets.

In Eighth Grade, Bothwell and Wellington have faced off twice in the 50-overs matches with the result being one-all. I’m tipping the Bucks to apply plenty of pressure and and go straight into the grand final. Captain Anthony White to bat very well and Peter Hansch to get some early and important wickets.

WADE GLEESON

Pink Stumps at Glenora

GLENORA District School and the Glenora in2CRICKET Centre held Pink Stumps Day events on February 23 and 25. Through free dress, cupcakes, a barbecue and community donations, a total of $410 was raised to support the McGrath Foundation.

The McGrath Foundation raises money to place Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia, helping individuals and their families affected by breast cancer by providing physical, psychological and emotional support. 

Our in2CRICKET participants did some fun activities with a pink theme before playing a game of cricket. Thank you to everyone that supported a great cause.

ANNIE McKENZIE

Southern Cricket Association Round 14

THERE were washouts for First, Second and Fourth grades in the final round of Southern Cricket Association roster matches last Saturday. This left just four matches for Sunday in the other grades.

THIRD GRADE
New Norfolk II easily defeated Sandford by seven wickets in their Third Grade clash at Tynwald Park. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, the Red Caps bowled out the visitors for just 110 from 39.2 overs. In reply New Norfolk chased down the runs comfortably, finishing 3-115 off 19.3 overs. With the ball it was Zaheer Hussain doing the damage, taking 3-19 from 10 overs, which also included five maidens. Graeme Rowlands also turned in a great performance, taking 2-21 (9.2). Stewart Rice was very tight, taking 1-27 (10). Seb Wishart took 1-3 (3), Nathan Rice 1-16 (3) and Jamie Hill 1-20 (4). With the bat, opener Seb Wishart batted well to finish 68 not out, hitting three fours and three sixes. New Norfolk did everything right, including getting two bonus points in its quest to get into the top four for finals, but it wasn’t to be because Old Beach (fourth) won its match over MacKillop Beltas.

Mitchell Rice.

SEVENTH GRADE
At Boyer Oval, New Norfolk III maintained top spot on the ladder with a four-wicket win over Montagu Bay. The win was thanks to some excellent bowling from the Red Caps attack, led by Mitchell Rice, who sent down 10 overs and took 5-31 . Aaron Drew was also impressive, taking 4-31 from 10 overs. Liam Kalbfell took the other wicket, finishing with 1-8 (1.2) as the Sharks were bowled out for 75 off 23.2 overs. In reply New Norfolk lost a couple of early wickets but got the job done in the end, finishing 6-76 from 17.3 overs. Captain Nathan Heron top-scored with 28.

In the other Seventh Grade match, Molesworth II lost by four wickets against the Knights at Collinsvale Oval. After winning the toss and batting first, Molesworth made 9-110 from 24.4 overs. In reply the Knights reached 6-112 off 27 overs. Batting for Molesworth, young Josh Nichols did very well at No.8, top-scoring with 36, hitting six fours and one six. Opener Brad Coppleman made 24 (two fours, two sixes). The other opener, Larry Menzie, chipped in with 24 (five fours). With the ball, captain Jack Evans took 2-19 (7). Larry Menzie claimed 1-1 (3) and also achieved a run-out. Mark Jablonski took 1-23 (6) and Brad Coppleman 1-26 (7). In last week’s Seventh Grade report, New Norfolk III batsman Aaron Triffitt was inadvertently edited out. Triffitt batted very well, top-scoring with 65 when his team beat the Knights by 53 runs at Tynwald Park. His innings included seven fours and one six. He shared a 93-run stand with opener Steven Sillifant, who made 36 (two fours, two sixes).

EIGHTH GRADE
The match between Bothwell II and Claremont at Abbotsfield Park on Sunday was abandoned. This was due to the pitch being underwater from what I’m guessing was from Saturday’s rain, or that the sprinklers had come on overnight?

WADE GLEESON

Ladders After Round 14 - Final Roster Matches.

FIRST GRADE  (Top five play off for finals)

St Annes 77

Wellington 71

New Norfolk I 64

St Aidans 57

Claremont 39

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Old Beach 39

Montagu Bay 15

Derwent 13

SECOND GRADE (Top four play off for finals)

Rokeby 79

Knights 71

Gretna I 56

Richmond/Cambridge 56

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St Annes 36

Sorell 33

Molesworth I 28

Wellington 15

THIRD GRADE (Top four play off for finals)

Marquis Tigers 75

MacKillop Beltas 72

Brighton 62

Old Beach 62

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New Norfolk II 54

Campania 27

Sandford 15

Montagu Bay 9

FOURTH GRADE (Top four play off for finals)

Bothwell I 59

Bagdad 52

Claremont 52

Weily Park Rockers 52

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Hobart 51

St Aidans 45

Gretna II 39

Bushy Park 22

SEVENTH GRADE (Top four play off for finals)

New Norfolk III 91

Hobart 78

Montagu Bay Sharks 63

Knights 49

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Derwent 38

St Aidans 36

Old Beach 19

Molesworth II 12

EIGHTH GRADE (Top four play off for finals)

Bothwell II 65

Wellington 64

St Annes 61

Claremont 59

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Montagu Bay Sharks 54

MacKillop Beltas 53

Runnymede 18

Sorell 13

Where to vote tomorrow

POLLING places will operate at the following local venues for tomorrow's State Election. Voting is compulsory and polling places will be open from 8am to 6pm. You can vote at any polling place in Tasmania.

• Dromedary Community Hall, 14 Millvale Rd, DROMEDARY
• Glenora District High School, 620 Gordon River Rd, GLENORA 
• Granton Memorial Hall, Lyell Hwy, GRANTON 
• Lachlan Community Hall, 511 Lachlan Rd, LACHLAN
• Magra CWA Building, Back River Rd, MAGRA
• Maydena, Giant's Table Cottages, 9-13 Junee Rd, MAYDENA
• Molesworth Community Hall, 560 Molesworth Rd, MOLESWORTH
• New Norfolk Primary School, 8 Pioneer Ave, NEW NORFOLK
• New Norfolk, Fairview Primary School, 211 Back River Rd, NEW NORFOLK
• Ouse Online Access Centre, 6947 Lyell Hwy, OUSE
• Westerway Primary School, 1619 Gordon River Rd, WESTERWAY

In the order announced by the electoral commission, the candidates for the division of Lyons are:

JACQUI LAMBIE NETWORK
Michael Kent, mayor, of Orford
Chris Reynolds, sole trader transport services, of Lindisfarne
Bob Vervaart, disability support pensioner, Primrose Sands

LIBERAL PARTY
Guy Barnett, Member of Parliament, of Newstead
Rene Hidding, Member of Parliament, of Youngtown
Jane Howlett, self-employed, of Battery Point
Mark Shelton, Member of Parliament, of Bracknell
John Tucker, farmer, of St Helens

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY
Jen Butler, political adviser, of Perth
Darren Clark, electorate officer, of Bagdad
Gerard Gaffney, seafarer, of Railton
Janet Lambert, electorate officer, of Devon Hills
Rebecca White, Member of Parliament, of Orielton
Kylie Wright, employment consultant/small business owner, of St Helens

TASMANIAN GREENS
Fraser Brindley, policy advisor, of Evandale
Helen Hutchinson, health sociologist, of Western Creek
Lucy Landon-Lane, artist, of Bicheno
Glenn Millar, volunteer, mechanic, gardener, tourism, of Forcett
Gary Whisson, environmental consultant, of Orford

SHOOTERS, FISHERS, FARMERS (TAS)
Matthew Allen, builder, of Perth
Shane Broadby, shift process plant operator, of Bellerive
Carlo Di Falco, council employee, of Forcett
Andrew Harvey, retired, of Loira
Wayne Turale, retired, of Bronte Park

UNGROUPED
Tennille Murtagh, community representative, of Bridgewater
Kim Peart, visual artist, of Ross